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Presente! Maine Seasonal Farm Hand | Labradorx / Granjerx Temporal in Greene, Maine
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(207) 800 - 7453
presentemaine.org
PO Box 4202,
Portland, ME 04101
This job description is presented in english and spanish.
Esta descripcin del puesto se presenta en ingls y espaol.
Job Description: Seasonal Farm Hand
? ? Organization and History? ?
? Mission: At Presente! Maine, we work to empower displaced Afro/Indigenous and
Latinx peoples of Maine through survival programs, community power building, cultural
celebration, and transformative healing practice. Presente envisions a world where all
peoples enjoy their rights to joy, beauty, wellness, food, land, and home.
? Presente targets three key program areas: Community Health and Wellness
(Bienestar), Food Sovereignty and Land Stewardship, and Leadership & Community
Power Building.
? Since 2020 we have led critical initiatives to get people fed, prevent eviction,
advocate for public health emergency funds for community-based organizations across
Maine, deploy public health response, restore indigenous foodways, and win Mainecare
for people regardless of immigration status, all while working with a small staff and a few
dedicated volunteers.
We are seeking a Seasonal Farm Hand to support the day-to-day maintenance and
general upkeep on our land (located in Greene, ME) with the vegetable and herb
gardens during the growing seasons (April to November).
Location: Greene, ME
? ? Responsibilities? ?
? Maintain food growing spaces by supporting with weed and pest management,
building beds, laying footpaths, watering, and overall caring for plants and
medicines
? Work independently and in groups as needed
? Follow tasks given by the Farm Programs Manager and check in regularly
regarding scheduling, needs, and support
? Help maintain an organized toolshed
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? Demonstrate a willingness to learn organic farming skills
? Be detailed-oriented and observant, such as noticing changes in plants and
bringing them to the attention of the team to resolve problems
? Support with irrigation system installation and maintenance
? Assist with greenhouse maintenance
? Participate in harvesting, washing, and packing vegetables
? Organize and store produce in cold storage
? Support end-of-season field care; including irrigation, row covering, mulching,
cover crop, etc
? Help with compost maintenance
? Understand Presentes mission and prioritize growing in harmony with the land
and community
? Support Community Days on the farm and feel comfortable and confident
teaching others about plant care tasks
? ? Qualifications and Hiring Information? ?
? Values: Must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Presente!
Maines mission, vision, and values. Ideal candidates for this position should have a
deep commitment to justice and building community resilience, as well as strong
organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Requirements:
? Commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.
? Excitement and passion for plants, food, medicine, and community!
? A combination of at least two years of education, experience, and training in
gardening, agriculture, medicine-making, community building, and/or cooperative
projects
? Strong time management skills and attention to detail
? Task management skills; including task prioritization, results-oriented, time
management, and following through with commitments
? Excellent oral communication skills
? Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
? Valid drivers license, clean driving record, and access to a personal vehicle
? Ability to stand and walk the grounds frequently and tolerate varying climate
condition s
? Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs, kneel, crawl, squat, crouch, and stoop frequently
? Ability to push and pull 50+ lbs occasionally
? Ability and willingness to work through conflict, ask for support, and communicate
needs
? Respect for the confidentiality of community members and team members
? Fluency in Spanish and English
? Strongly Preferred:
? Cultural Competency
? Lived experience
We acknowledge and honor that we live and operate in the unceded ancestral lands of the Wabanaki
Nations. We uplift and remember our ancestors, who were displaced from their own traditional lands.
? Expected Hours:
? Full-time, seasonal (40 hr/week)
? Monday-Friday, with varied hours between 8 am and 6 pm. One-hour lunch
breaks and frequent water breaks
? Weekends and evenings may be required, with at least one Saturday per month
? Rate of pay: \$27.00 - \$28.50 per hour
? Benefits:
? Health Stipen